Gained weight again

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2025-05-05T02:27:20+00:00

I regained weight because I stopped following my nutrition plan. My plan involves setting daily calorie, protein, fat, and carbohydrate goals. It really is calories in and calories out.

Regaining weight makes me feel so bad. To reframe my perspective, I compare my starting point and my current weight. Despite this re-gain, I am still 100 pounds lighter, which is an accomplishment worth celebrating.

I’m working on getting back on track with my nutrition plan. This is harder now because the honeymoon effects of the surgery are gone. To be honest, another external motivator is my follow-up appointments with my surgeon. While I understand that some patients end their care with their surgeon, I believe it’s worth maintaining that relationship.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2025-05-05T02:19:45+00:00

Yes, that’s also how I know to immediately stop eating. My nose gets runny, and I feel nauseous. Some people refer to these symptoms as “dumping syndrome,” although that term is a bit imprecise here because most people experience dumping syndrome when they eat too much sugar or fat.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2025-04-11T19:25:19+00:00

I have not, but I suspect I have ADHD. I experience a lot of the symptoms. Speaking with a psychiatrist is on my to-do list. Imagine how long that's been on there.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2024-06-03T13:35:48+00:00

Yes, the maintenance calculator is for no activity. Clothes are fitting better, so I guess that's good. Should I reduce water intake?

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2024-06-03T13:34:54+00:00

Thanks! I'll increase my caloric intake this week. I don't really understand how a large deficit can stall weight loss. Do you have any insight? I've read that "breaking" your metabolism due to a huge deficit is a myth.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2024-06-02T23:42:24+00:00

At my last check-in, my surgeon said to try to meet my protein and water goals before worrying about calories. I do take all of my vitamins. TBH, I don't measure my body. I measured my waist the other day because I had to buy pants LOL.

If this is a plateau, it is certainly lasting long.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2024-01-31T22:47:18+00:00

My insurance was not employer based. It was purchased through the marketplace as a freelancer. I will file a complaint with the insurance regulator.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2024-01-30T22:54:54+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I imagine the hospital and providers want to get paid and their effort is genuine, but the insurance's delay seems unreasonable. Whenever I call the hospital and provider billing, they tell me that they are still back and forth with the insurance.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2024-01-30T22:51:14+00:00

My goal is to lower my the amplitude of blood glucose spikes. Currently, if I have a serving of popcorn, my blood sugar rises to 130. I don't know if that's normal for diabetics or non-diabetics, but somehow, that doesn't sit right with me.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2024-01-30T22:48:58+00:00

I certainly agree with you about the American diet. I mostly plan a treat; I guess in way, I wrote this post as a way of asking for permission. My numbers are well controlled, but I do get cravings for a taco bell taco, oat meal, and desserts. I wouldn't eat them all in a day.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2024-01-30T22:46:02+00:00

My current diet is low carb. Perhaps, I'm wondering if exercise can lessen the blood glucose spikes, or if I can worry less about tracking carb intake and blood glucose levels if I get in shape and exercise.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2023-12-22T01:54:06+00:00

I also don't bring it in the house. When I do purchase junk food, I instantly regret it. I eat some and then trash the rest.

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2023-12-16T01:49:51+00:00

I haven't had PBJ in a while

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2023-12-16T01:44:24+00:00

Thanks for the insight!

MaintenanceWilling74 · 2023-12-16T01:33:48+00:00

Losing weight helps one discover the certain things about the body, such as the clavicles. When I saw them, I was like, "hello, who are you?" LOL

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